[SGVLUG] introduction

[Don Saxton]

In college I was a member of a pretty loose frat - more of a service 
org.  One year when it seemed interest seemed lagging, I decided to try 
initiation as a way to cement the bonds  -- nothing physical (not even 
tar or towing).  Instead it used the new members fear and uncertainty -- 
probably worse. I learned two things: first it was a colossally dumb 
idea and second that people just naturally want to belong in spite of my 
dumb ideas. Really nothing new here in net land. It's the inclusive 
groups that grow.

Welcome Florida Chapter!

Dustin Laurence wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 02, 2006 at 03:33:36PM -0400, James Neff wrote:
>   
>>    Darn,  and  I  was  looking  forward to an elaborate, but embarrassing
>>    initiation  ceremony.
>>     
>
> Hmm, what about an adaptation of the sailor's "crossing the line"
> ceremony?  In stead of becoming a Son of Neptune, you become a Son of
> Tux.  The original can feature such rough play as being shaved with a
> sharpened barrel-hoop with tar for shaving cream and being towed on a
> line behind the ship--is that elaborate and embarassing enough for you,
> or do you desire more liklihood of bodily harm? :-)
>
> Dustin
>
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